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Neel 51 Trimaran Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: November 1, 2017

Strolling the docks at the international multihull show in La Grande-Motte, France, last spring, I found myself drawn time and again to the floating walkway in front of the Neel Trimarans stand. Each time, I stopped to stare at the three bow profiles of the French builder’s new 51-foot fast cruiser — three knife blades poised to slice cleanly through the waves, ensuring the big tri would make good on the builder’s design brief that described a 200-plus-miles-a-day vessel.

At a show filled with cruising ­catamarans sporting flared-out hulls to create living space, load-­carrying capacity and buoyancy, the Neel 51 was clearly a beast of a different nature. Its center hull stood plumb in the water, while the bow knuckles on the amas to each side floated just above the surface, ready to go to work in a puff of breeze.

And then I stepped aboard.

As a monohull sailor who gets to hitch the occasional ride on a big cruising cat, I was somewhat used to the space created by a bridgedeck that spans the width of two hulls. But I was staggered by the square footage afforded by three. With 29 feet of beam and a cabin that spans the majority of it, the Neel 51 is a very big boat.

Thanks to engineering stiffness provided by a center hull, designers Joubert-Nivelt-Muratet and the Neel team were able to open up nearly the entire width of the cabin house aft with sliding glass doors that, when open, let the cockpit flow seamlessly into the interior.

Outdoors, the cockpit, covered by a hard bimini, has a pair of couches across the stern, just forward of a swim platform that’s molded into the center hull and two steps down. A single davit mounted just off the centerline is used to lift a RIB onto stainless-steel mounts on both sides of the platform while underway. To starboard, there’s an outside galley with fridge, grill and sink; to port, a teak table seats eight.

Just inside the saloon, there’s a second, similarly sized table that can be raised or lowered, depending on whether meals or cocktails are being served. Large glass windows wrap the entire cabin. Forward to port, an enormous, well-stocked galley awaits the chef with loads of counter space, a built-in stainless-­steel oven and grill, two fridges, and an optional freezer and dishwasher. To starboard, a large chart table is designed to be a workspace and indoor helm station.

The remainder of the bridgedeck is dedicated to the owner’s stateroom and en-suite head and shower. Inside, the bed is arranged athwartship, with its foot up against a wall of glass. Oh, what a lovely spot to relax and watch the waves pass by. Forward in the center hull, a guest cabin with a V-berth and day-head is located down a few steps. Then, in both amas, guest cabins include aft double bunks, and head and shower compartments in each bow.

But wait, there’s more. A door in the saloon floor opens up to reveal a full-on engine room, with 7-foot headroom, tons of storage, and access to every pump, pipe, wire and motor used by the Neel’s many systems. Tankage is forward, amidships, and on the centerline; a battery bank is secured down deep; aft, behind a watertight door, is access to the steering mechanism and a 75 hp Volvo engine and saildrive. In other words, it’s truly a techie’s dreamland.

For the sailor, there’s the flydeck. A helm station is located to starboard on a raised platform that puts the bimini and adjacent lounge area at about hip height. The wheel and engine controls are mounted on a pedestal. Just forward on the cabin top sit three winches (two electric), and all sail-control lines converge via a series of blocks and rope clutches. A zippered canvas bimini sits overhead.

So, how does the Neel 51 sail?

Neel Trimarans founder Eric Bruneel reported that on the delivery to the show from the yard in La Rochelle, the 51 racked up a 290-mile, 24-hour run under a triple-reefed main and self-tending staysail. So, she’s quick. The boat is designed to cruise at 10 knots, and in a breeze, the speedo will climb easily into the high teens if the solent rig’s big genoa is rolled out.

But on a demo sail following the show, Bruneel was more intent on showing potential customers how the boat could be tamed down and handled by a husband and wife. With the breeze in the low teens, we tacked upwind with two reefs in the main and the self-­tending jib set. Coming about required just a turn of the wheel. In puffs, the boat would heel gently toward the leeward amas, then lock in and ride steady as a rail. Walking forward, I found the motion on deck took some getting used to, and a good set of handrails along the cabin top would be on my to-do list if I were an owner, though the boat sure looks sleek without them.

Later, when I got a turn on the wheel, we rolled up the staysail and unfurled the genoa. When I glanced at the instruments, I saw steady speeds in the 8- to 9-knot range and an occasional jump to 10 knots. Once, the speedo brushed 14 in a short-lived gust. The wheel, for the record, was smooth as silk.

Neel also builds a 45-foot and 65-foot trimaran. The former is performance-oriented, the latter more geared to luxury cruising. The 51 is a blend of both.

The boat’s three hulls are vacuum-infused in a single mold using vinylester and polyester resin and PVC foam. The center hull has laminate ring frames for stiffness, and floors and bulkheads are also foam-cored and vacuum-­molded. Underway, with the engine running, sound levels inside were whisper-quiet.

The boat we sailed had an optional carbon-fiber mast, which keeps down the weight aloft and dampens any pitching motion. Standing rigging and lifelines were Dyneema and Spectra.

Inside and out, the fit and finish of the Neel 51 were modern and sleek-looking. And the sailing, well, it was simply otherworldly the way the big tri skipped over the waves. I could have done it all day.

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Mark Pillsbury is CW’s editor.

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Three hulls better than two – how the Neel 51 trimaran is challenging its many twin-hulled competitors

• Toby Hodges
• June 6, 2017

The Neel 51 may have turned plenty of heads at La Grande-Motte boat show in April, but can three hulls really offer the style and accommodation expected these days of a luxury performance multihull?

Neel has found a clever niche offering the performance benefits of a trimaran with the type of accommodation offered in a cruising catamaran. This new trimaran, the Neel 51, was the most talked-about multihull at La Grand-Motte boat show in April, and of the year so far.

The La Rochelle company argues its trimarans are more stable than cruising catamarans. Cats, it says, reach their peak righting moment at 12º heel, beyond which sail needs to be reduced.

That peak for a tri, however, is not until 27º heel – an unusually steep angle for cruising. Neel also argues that trimarans are faster, particularly upwind, thanks to a more rigid forestay (attached to centre hull) and more central weight management.

The Joubert-Nivelt design incorporates the best assets of Neel’s previous 45 and 65 models – that of performance and comfort in a bluewater family yacht – and adds even more space for its size.

The Neel 51 is quite a beast in the flesh. Her 9m beam (26cm wider than a Lagoon 52) helps support Neel’s signature coachroof design above the hulls and contributes to sumptuous living space.

Fine reverse bows give confidence in her ability to perform. Neel argues the 181sq m upwind sail area on the 51 is larger than any other equivalent cruising cat – yet its 107sq m usable space (living and storage combined) is much larger than competitors too.

This design primarily targets living space however. A focal point of the 51 is its sliding doors that stow away completely to leave an open, single-level cockpit and interior saloon. It is a concept that Neel has dubbed ‘cockloon’ – a strange-sounding word that fails to significantly differentiate this from the likes of catamarans by Bali and Nautitech, which are also based on these open designs.

The word does, however, help draw attention to a wonderfully large inside/outside saloon area. Neel President Eric Bruneel pointed out how the stiffness of three hulls allows for such a wide open bulkhead.

“We really wanted to have the cockpit working with the saloon,” he told me. Unfortunately, the downside of his ‘cockloon’ solution is the small external cockpit space.

The main deck level includes a vast galley forward (with prime views), and, as per past Neel models, the owner’s cabin shares this amazing deck-level outlook. The other three double cabins are all large and each comes with its own heads. Two forward berths can also be specified.

I particularly appreciated the mechanical/engine room below the saloon. It is like a ship’s engine room, with 7ft headroom, plumbing on one side, electrics to the other and the single saildrive contained in its own area aft. Bruneel argues that one prop pushing one hull is more efficient than typical catamaran set-ups and says the 75hp saildrive propels her at a cruising speed of 9 knots.

Fitted-out on the water the Neel 51 weighs 15 tonnes – over 10 tonnes lighter than the Lagoon 52, but a similar weight to the new Catana 53. The first 51 to launch reportedly achieved 290 miles in 24 hours during the first delivery, with jib and three reefs – and will hit the mid-teens with relative ease.

Neel’s build quality has also seen much-needed improvement with this new model. The three hulls are infused in one shot. That requires ten days to prepare the 160sq m of moulds for a two-hour infusion. As Bruneel admits, it’s a big step-up in technology for them.

Neel has built 23 of its 45ft model and is now building one boat every two months in its new La Rochelle facility.

Neel 51 Specifications

LOA: 15.60m (51ft) Beam: 8.9m (29ft 2in) Draught: 1.50m (4ft 9in) Displacement: 14 tonnes

Price: €700k ex VAT

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NEEL 51 Trimaran | By Kevin Green

Triple fun: neel 51.

By Kevin Green

Three legged luxury with performance make the Neel 51 an ideal cruising trimaran, reports KEVIN GREEN.

A major attraction of trimarans is their performance – as I experienced while racing through Sydney Harbour on the Orma 60 Team Australia doing 34 knots with one reef in. So, there’s an obvious reason why ocean records are made by ‘tris’ as they have both speed and stability. To a lesser extent this applies to the cruising varieties like the new Neel 51. “Trimarans have the weight centralised unlike a catamaran that has 50% on the downwind side whereas tris have 80% centralised,” company owner Eric Bruneel told me once as we walked around his yard in La Rochelle. This centralised weight also allows them to operate in wider wind ranges than similar catamarans as the trimarans typically can heel to about 27 degrees, compared with about 12 for cats, and with 30 foot beam, stability is immense. Performance figures for the Neel 51 show an average cruising speed of around 10 knots, allowing impressive 200 nautical miles days but with fresh breezes 15 to 18 knots are achievable.

Of course it’s not just about sailing performance – as the Neel 51 I spent time on during the boat show at La Grande Motte this year demonstrated – because living space is plentiful as well. Rather than a tiny cubicle in the centre of the Orma 60 that I could hardly crawl into, the Neel 51 has accommodation in all three hulls which adds up to six cabins and a vast aft deck. But as Leonard Cohen once sung, “there’s crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” and so it is with trimarans whose imperfections include a lot of wetted area, beam wider than a tennis court and complicated structures that can mean a high final price. But having sailed and raced both large and small ones I must declare here and now a bias for these boats, so I didn’t need a lot of convincing about the merits of the new Neel 51 when Eric Bruneel showed me around.

Built in the grand old port of La Rochelle with its signature twin towers, the area is one of the largest yachting centres in western France and home to Amel, Dufour, Fountaine Pajot, Nautitech and other builders, so the region is a great place of us yachting tragics to visit. The yard is named after Bruneel and also produces race boats, so his team is very aware of weight efficiencies, as I found when looking closely at their best selling 45 (which has sold 23 hulls) and the flagship 65. The 45 proved its merits in 2015 by winning its division in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). Interestingly, the Neel 51 tips the scales at 15 tons, compared with 23 tons for a Lagoon 52, and both have similar sail areas. Bruneel is a former general manager of Fountaine Pajot and OSTAR winner (on his 55 foot ‘Trilogic’ trimaran) so knows what it takes to build a fast and safe multihull. For instance only one engine is required unlike two (heavy and expensive) ones on a cruising catamaran. “The 75 HP saildrives allows us to cruise at 9-10 knots,” said Eric as we looked at the walk-in engine room – accessed via a hatch in the main hull.

Climbing onto the Cockloon

Looking around the 51, it was clear to me that the company has incorporated much of the earlier 45 and the later 65 design ideas but enhanced them, especially in terms of usable space. Stepping aboard into the vast aft deck is the most obvious feature. “We’ve integrated the inside seating seamlessly with the outside seating to create what we call a Cockloon,” said Eric about his idea of combining the terms cockpit and saloon. Some competitors – such as Bali – have similar ideas but none that seamlessly create this vast space for socialising. Sturdy doors drop down to ensure this becomes a seaworthy space when required and the wetbar means drinks are handily placed. For that run ashore, there’s a single single davit and chocks for the dinghy.

Extensive sail plan

Two steps up from the Cockloon is the starboard helm station with flybridge lounge tucked under the boom. At the helm, a moulded fibreglass seat gives good support – a good idea for an elevated steering position. The console controls included a Maxpower bow thruster and Raymarine electronics with autopilot near at hand and throttle outboard – so rather exposed to passing crew or errant sheets. Just in front, separated by the corridor from the Cockloon, sat three Antal winches – two electric halyard ones and a central manual one for sheets. Overhead, a canvas bimini shields you but can be unzipped to view the mainsail. The mainsail is controlled by twin sheets running on transom mounted blocks to gives good leverage on the boom and is easily accessible from the flybridge sunpad; plus there’s lazyjacks to gather it.

Moving around the Neel 51 is easily done, thanks to flat decks with near flush hatches that guide you safely to the bows which have nets on each side of the main hull to minimise weight and drag. Here you can also see the near vertical bulkheads around the main saloon, which creates volume inside while an outside lip gives shade. A central deep hatch houses the 24V horizontal windlass which runs to the anchor beneath. The Neel 51 has an extensive sail plan, so ideal for the varied conditions found while bluewater voyaging. The cutter rig comes with a self-tacking staysail for easy handling and outside genoa while the fully battened mainsail has a big top and is slab reefed. A fibreglass bowsprit ensures good separation for flying a Code 0, which has winches outboard on the amas. All sails are Dacron as standard with a performance Hydranet option. Hydranet is good for performance cruising with less shrink through woven dyneema impregnated cloth. The alloy spars are supported by dyneema-vectron shrouds, which minimises stretch and weight aloft.

Topside cabin

Walking through the vast Cockloon leads you to the forward galley, with stairs down below on the portside to the cabins in the outer port hull. The U-shaped galley rather restricts the number of users but it does keep you safe in a swell. A large amount of Alpi clad cupboards allows plenty storage, including space for the optional dishwasher. The high standard of equipment includes a four burner stove and oven plus optional microwave. Double drawer fridges can hold 190 litres plus 92l of cold storage. There’s a deep sink nearby and plenty worktop space for food preparation. A smallish opening window helps air through flow. Over on the starboard quarter is the spacious navigation station with bucket seat. Navigation instruments include a second head for the autopilot here. Just behind is the deck-level owner’s suite, an ideal feature for the newbie sailor or anyone suffering claustrophobia. The double bed with walk around space at the headboard lies athwartships so the occupants have sea views through the large rectangular window. The ensuite ensures privacy and headroom looked nearly 2m. The main hull’s bow cabin is reached by stairs near the navigation station which reveals a spacious berth. The bow cabin has its own ensuite with separate shower and the deep hull means there’s plenty head space while opening portholes gives a breeze. Down in the starboard hull the aft double cabin has a semi-island bed with hull escape hatch nearby – an essential safety feature – while forward is the ensuite with a shared space for head/shower. This layout is replicated in the port hull. Alternatives include bow berths on each outside hull or for the bluewater sailor, storage.

Deep central hull

Construction techniques have advanced for the build of the 51, as the three hulls are now infused in one process, which increases structural rigidity and reduces costs – only two hours for infusion after the 10 day preparation. Materials used are polyester with vinlyester resin that impregnates the closed cell PVC foam core which is covered in quadriaxial fibreglass cloth.

The deep hull allows plenty volume which means the engine room is vast with 2m headroom. A hatch near the galley has a ladder down to the outer part which has the battery bank near the keel, so aiding stability, while the hot water, water maker and other systems are also low set here as well. Also good is the placement of the Onan generator set in the central forward part of this room and all electrics are elevated to avoid water incursion. Further aft via a water tight door is the engine, a 75 HP Volvo saildrive, which is dwarfed by the free space around it, so is easy to work on for servicing.

Overall, the Neel 51 clearly builds on the proven success of the 45 so is a serious contender in the multihull world, especially when the reasonable price tag is considered.

Australian distributor: www.multihullsolutions.com.au

Specifications Neel 51

LOA: 15.60m (51 ft) Beam: 8.9m Draft: 1.8m Displacement: 14,000kg Mainsail: 97m2 Self-tacking staysail: 31m2 Genoa: 74.5m2 Engine: Volvo 75 HP sail drive Water: 600l Fuel: 600l Design: Joubert/Nivelt/Muratet Concept: NEEL Trimarans Price: Euro 670,000

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Technical specifications - Neel 51

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• Length HT : 50ft (15.24m)
• Max. width : 29ft (8.90m)
• Weight : 14 tons
• Draft : 6ft (1.9m)
• Max. sleeping capacity : 12
• Number of cabins : 6
• Bathrooms : 3
• Water capacity : 600L

Standard motorisation

• Engine Power : 75hp
• Fuel capacity : 600L

Standard canopy

• Total sail area : 594sqft (181m2)

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Who Cares is a 2019 Neel 51' Trimaran listed for sale with United Yacht Broker Tim Wunder. Tim can be reached at 1-585-749-8318 to answer any questions you may have on this boat. United Yacht Sales is a professional yacht brokerage firm that has experience listing and selling all types of Neel Yachts and similar boats. With over 250 yacht brokers worldwide, we have the largest network of boat buyers and sellers in the industry.

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About the Yacht 

One owner yacht, bought new from a NEEL dealer and captain maintained. 

Discover the unparalleled stability and cutting-edge technology of the Neel 51 Trimaran, an outstanding yacht nominated for European Yacht of the Year, now available for purchase in Ft. Lauderdale. With a motivated seller accepting Bitcoin and offering a FaceTime walk-through, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a yacht designed for both performance and comfort.

Built by NEEL TRIMARANS in La Rochelle, a hub of sailing excellence, this trimaran is not just a boat but a statement of luxury and efficiency. It features a lightweight build that enhances its speed and agility, achieving cruising speeds of 10 knots and up to 18 knots under the right conditions. The spacious design includes three guest cabins plus an owner’s cabin on the main deck with panoramic views, making it perfect for entertaining and comfortable living at sea.

Advanced features include state-of-the-art air conditioning, underwater lights and cameras for nighttime adventures, a new dinghy, and scuba gear setups, all aimed at enhancing your maritime experience. Whether you’re navigating open oceans or anchored in serene bays, the Neel 51 Trimaran promises a sailing experience like no other. Embrace the future of sailing with this meticulously designed masterpiece.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 949,000

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• LOA: 51 ft 2 in
• Display Length: 51 ft
• Beam: 29' 2"
• Water Capacity: 158 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 158 gals
• Engine Details: Volvo Penta D2-75F
• Engine 1: 2019 715.00 HRS 110.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Innovative Features

• State-of-the-art air conditioning system
• Equipped with underwater lights and cameras for incredible nighttime swimming experiences
• New 60" TV, Starlink and Fusion Apollo Stereo
• Advanced sonar technology, B&G Radar, and top-of-the-line remote autopilot system
• XM Weather Radio for real-time weather updates
• Scuba-ready with tank holders
• New dinghy, life jackets, and flares
• Remote control anchor lift for safe anchoring with the touch of a button
• Superior deck/mast illumination for night-time sails
• New trampolines, tinted windows, and both 220V and 110V systems for global compatibility
• Inflatable pads, extra hot and long hose, outdoor shower, and gates for diving off the side
• 6’2” headroom inside the technical room

Electrical Equipment

• Generator: 2250 Hours (Cummins, both 220V and 110V systems - global compatibility)
• Shore Power Inlet

Electronics

• Depthsounder
• Log-Speedometer

Inside Equipment

• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Refrigerator
• Fresh Water Maker
• Deep Freezer

Outside Equipment/Extras

• Cockpit Cushions-
• Steering Wheel
• Electric Winch
• Hydraulic Winch

+ Recent Yard Work Completed

Over $50,000 spent preparing her for the next owner. Work performed at Lauderdale Marine Center by Multi-Tech Marine Service. Receipts available and Multi-Tech can confirm the work done.

• New bottom paint and Anti-fouling application
• Full compound buff and wax (hull & topside)
• Fiberglass and gel coat work
• New halyard installed
• Sail drive service
• New boat stripe
• Serviced generator -2250 Hours

+ Bonus Items **

• Transferable Slip:  Hard to find, with incredible views and a great monthly dockage fee, just minutes from the ocean! 
• Recent Survey:  This yacht is in pristine condition, ready to sail away. It needs nothing but a new owner. 
• Training Available:  Our current captain is available for training if needed

+ Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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Our Neel Yachts listing is a great opportunity to purchase a 51' Trimaran for sale in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - United States. This Neel is currently listed for $949,000. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact United Yacht Sales broker Tim Wunder at 1-585-749-8318.

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NEEL 52 Layouts:

The NEEL 51 trimaran can be ordered in numerous layouts. There are two basic versions offered (Versino 1. and 2.), both of which can be configured with different amounts of staterooms. Up to 8 staterooms are offered in total.

Large bar on the main deck (instead of owner cabin) with either 4, 5 or 6 cabins in the hulls.

Large owner cabin on main deck (instead of bar) and either a 4 or a 5 cabin layout in hulls.

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